Batch Scaling Around 175g Fine Table / Sea Salt
| Batch Scale | Weight (g / oz) | US Cups & Spoons | Metric (mL) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Batch (0.5×) | 87.5g (3.09 oz) | ¼ cup + 2 ½ tsp | 71.9 mL |
| Standard (1×) | 175g (6.17 oz) | ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp | 143.8 mL |
| 1.5× Batch | 262.5g (9.26 oz) | ¾ cup + 2 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp | 215.6 mL |
| Double Batch (2×) | 350g (12.35 oz) | 1 cup + 3 tbsp + 1 ¼ tsp | 287.5 mL |
| Triple Batch (3×) | 525g (18.52 oz) | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tbsp + ½ tsp | 431.3 mL |
Measuring 175g of Fine Table / Sea Salt in the Kitchen
Because 1 US Customary Cup (236.6 mL) of fine table / sea salt weighs 288g when measured pour and level, 175 Grams (175g) translates to 0.61 US cups (½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp).
Without a kitchen scale, measure ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (9.72 tablespoons total) using pour and level technique. Pour dry salt crystals into the measuring tool and swipe flat with a straight edge. Microscopic cubic crystals pack with minimal void space, making fine table salt extraordinarily dense at 288 grams per cup (6 grams per level teaspoon).
Source note: USDA FoodData Central FDC ID 173468; Morton Salt Technical Handbook
Frequently Asked Questions
How many cups is 175 grams of fine table / sea salt? ▾
175 grams of fine table / sea salt (Pour and level, 288g per US cup) equals ½ cup + 1 tbsp + 2 ¼ tsp (0.61 US Customary Cups, 0.58 Metric 250 mL cups, or 9.72 tablespoons).
Why does table salt weigh more than kosher salt per cup? ▾
Table salt consists of tiny cubic crystals that pack tightly with little air, whereas kosher salt crystals are large, hollow flakes that trap air.
What happens if I swap table salt for kosher salt by volume? ▾
Using 1 cup of table salt instead of 1 cup of Diamond Crystal kosher salt adds more than double the sodium (288g vs 135g), ruining the recipe.